We value our partnership with you and consider it essential to our work in safeguarding our community’s health. We believe in constant, transparent communication and getting the most up-to date information to you in a timely manner. Provider Alerts 2023 Provider Alerts 2022 Provider Alerts 2021 Provider Alerts 2020 Provider Alerts 2019 Provider Alerts 2018 Provider … [Read more...]
Notifiable Condition Reporting
What is a Notifiable Condition? Public Health Surveillance is the collection, investigation and distribution of data about illness and death. This surveillance helps prevent and control disease in Grant County and in Washington State. In Washington, healthcare providers, healthcare facilities, clinical laboratories, veterinarians, and others have responsibilities for … [Read more...]
Flu
What is Influenza or the Flu? Influenza (the flu) is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. There are two main types or strains of influenza virus; types A and B. Influenza A and B viruses are responsible for seasonal flu epidemics each year. Anyone can get the flu, and flu disease can be serious. Flu affects people of all ages and can cause severe … [Read more...]
Diseases & Conditions
Read about symptoms, causes, treatment and prevention for many diseases, health conditions and wellness issues pertinent to public health. If you have further questions call GCHD or your Primary Care Provider. … [Read more...]
Food Establishment Applications
Are you interesting in opening a new food establishment in Grant County? The brochure below was designed to help you meet GCHD requirements for building or remodeling a food establishment and maintain compliance of your food service operation. It is a summary of the requirements therefore it should be used as a reference only. Please contact us if you have … [Read more...]